HELLO! to Exclusively Cover Martha Louise of Norway and Shaman Durek’s Wedding

Martha Louise, the daughter of the King and Queen of Norway, and her fiancé Durek Verrett are preparing to tie the knot in less than two weeks. The wedding on Saturday, 31 August will be attended by a host of Norwegian and foreign royals, as well as family members and the couple’s close friends from all over the world.

Although the union between Martha Louise, 52, a clairvoyant and entrepreneur who stepped back from royal duties in 2022, and Durek, 49, a shaman with a Hollywood following, has not been without its challenges, the couple have proved that love has the power to overcome all obstacles. They are thrilled to be sharing their happy day with readers all across the globe.

Bride-to-be Martha Louise explains, “I’m very excited for the wedding. Our location in Geiranger is very beautiful and special to me and I’m really looking forward to it.” Her fiancé Durek adds, “I feel that our story is well-represented and I’m grateful for that.”

The setting for the wedding, the Geiranger Fjord in western Norway, is famed for its dramatic mountains and beautiful waters. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is a superb example of Norway’s natural beauty.

The ceremony will take place at the historic Hotel Union in Geiranger village. The hotel boasts a spa, three restaurants, indoor and outdoor pools, its own nightclub, and even a vintage car museum.

Although the big day will fall on Saturday, 31 August, the festivities will kick off on the preceding Thursday with the first of two pre-wedding events – a meet-and-greet party, with a “sexy and cool” dress code, will take place in the garden of Hotel 1904 in the heart of Alesund town.

Then on Friday, guests will enjoy a boat trip along the Geiranger Fjord to Geiranger village, after which a Latin American-themed pre-wedding party will be held at Hotel Union. The main event on Saturday will center around the ceremony, followed by the wedding breakfast and a reception at the hotel.

The first exclusive photo of the bride and groom will be published on the evening of Saturday, 31 August, followed by the full album in the print issue out on Tuesday, 3 September. The following weekly print issue, out on Monday, 9 September, will include even more details and exclusive photos from the reception, which is being held at the same venue as the ceremony, Hotel Union.

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